Celebs speak out about Walter Scott

April 8, 2015 4:19 PM

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As the story of Walter Scott, a black man who was shot and killed by a white police officer on Saturday in South Carolina, is captivating â€” and horrifying â€”the country, celebrities are joining in to offer condolences and express outrage.

A video showing North Charleston Officer Michael Slager shooting at Scott's back at least eight times as he ran away during the confrontation Saturday was released on Wednesday. The FBI plans to investigate, and Slager has been charged with murder.